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Ministers and Artist

  Tom Kelly Caricatures:     

                               949.400.2136 

  Contact: Tom kelly 

Extremely talented and professionally trained for 25 years, at Disneyland, Tom is able to quickly assess his subject and to relate his ideas directly to paper.  He can draw anything.  Children, adults, executives, whole families.  He incorporates the mood, character, talents and abilities of his subjects right into the drawing.  He does the big head on a smaller body types of drawings.  Very funny, deliberate and funny gentleman. 

This guy is good!

  Rev. Carolyn Alexander:  

                               800.926.9968 

   Contact: Carolyn Alexander 

Weddings, Baptisms, Dedications and Memorials.  It is a pleasure working with a female celebrant.  I have worked with Carolyn several times.  She is very sympathetic, enjoyable, attentive and very focused on the young couple getting married.  You'll actually listen to what she has to say.

  Rev. Matthias Ryder       

                             714.647.1777  

  Contact: Matthias Ryder

Weddings, Funerals, Memorials and Dedications.  He is very enjoyable, easy to listen to and professional.  He's always been on time, has a sense of humor and is very personable.

Miscellaneous

  Amazing Butterflies:        

                               949.575.9047 

 Custom Glass Designs       

 & Etchings:                        

                               714.493.7347 

   Contact: Robert 

  Classic Manner Limos       

                              714.437.5466  

  Contact: Ryan Taylor

  Electra Crusies:                

                               800.952.9955 

Florists

  Flowers by Kevin:            

                              714.526.3827 

  Contact: Kevin 

Kevin's arrangements stand out.  I can look at a floral setup and tell when Kevin has done the work.  "It's a Kevin"! He has an outstanding method of putting things together.  I know that people order certain styles and colors, etc.  However, I have seen Kevin's work and it stands out from all of the rest.  Never late, artistic.

 Christensen's Designs:      

                               562.424.7673  

 Contact: Jeri & Tom Christensen  

I have admired their work for more than 10 years.  They do a lot of church designs and wedding designs.  Simply beautiful work.  They are artists and very sincere with their designs.  On time and professional.

  Harbour Floral:                

                             714.892.6313   

  Contact: Kris & Ron Patterson    

Very creative, professional, on time an always friendly.  They do wonderful wreaths for all occasions, especially for the Holidays, for corporate gifts and for special events.  Amazing table decorations.

  English Garden Designs   

                              562.489.1013 

  Contact: Margaret Rose 

These arrangements are corporate and social.  They use a lot of color, dried flowers, wood and glass.  I have never seen such wonderful center pieces for the tables.  Very Hollywood styled designs. 

Video Production

  Chatillon Video:                

                               949.230.1557 

  Contact: Rick Chatillon 

Rick used to shoot still photos and run a professional photo lab.  He understands how to shoot events and what is a good shot.  H e knows how to compose an image and how to perform professionally in front of a crowd.  He uses the best equipment and does a fantastic job.  When I refer him to my families and corporate clients, I know that I will see him at the events.  I've never had any complaints about him, his work or his prices.  I have worked with him on dozens of different events, over the span of about 10 years.  Nice guy.  Clean cut and professional.  Cheerful.

  Plug Video:                      

                              714.777.9958 

   Contact: Dan Douglas 

Professional, creative, wedding and corporate specialists.  One or two shooters for all events.  Fun, fast and cooperative.  They use the best equipment.  I have worked with them for many, many years.

  Ed and Judy Williams:     

                           714.478.3607   

  Contact: Ed Williams 

Ed has a very creative eye.  He is tall and can get the shots that others miss.  Both he and his wife, Judy, do a wonderful, quiet, professional job.  They use the big cameras for the best results.  He has a great eye and is very creative.  He does his own digital editing.  Professionally attired, caring, fast, quiet and a good shooter.  Over the years, I have done more jobs with them than I can count.   I always enjoy working around them.

Disc Jockeys

  She Said Yes:                                       714.827.0889   

  Contact: Kelli Corsino 

The first time that I heard Kelli perform, I thought it was just a commercial CD with a professional sound track.  Then, I turned around to see that she was singing live.  I was mesmerized.  She is spellbindingly good.  So good, in fact, that her music made it to the final 2 in Idol, 2007.  I have done dozens of events with her.  She is a real charmer.  She is a complete bundle of energy, DJ/MC and stage performer.

  Last Dance:                                            877.798.5338 

  Contact: James Loram 

James is a consummate professional.  I have worked with him for many, many years.  He is very personable, professional, cooperative, funny and polite.  James will keep you on track and on time.  He is more of an MC than just a "DJ".  He knows how to sense the pulse of his audience, to keep the party moving.  He offers a full and complete range in music and fun.

  Golden Sounds:                                     714.315.3828 

  Contact: Steve Wemmer 

Steve has more energy than any other DJ I have seen.  He is fast, alert and always ready to help get the party goin'.  He has special lights, concert-styled staging and a wonderful, totally digital, sound system.  He knows what to play and when to play it.  He works directly with his families and clients to determine exactly what musical selections is best for the moment.  he can provide karaoke, live bands and special recommendations for your own sound systems.

  The Sound Revolution:                      562.597.9928 

   Contact: John Williams 

John is every bit a professional MC and DJ.  He can work with business and consumer events.  He uses top end equipment and can help make your event fun.

  Generations Entertainment:            949.305.4081  

  Contact: Pete Carroll 

Pete is a professional performer.  He is quiet but dramatic when needed.  He understands large audiences and can use his subtle methods to get the entire room dancing.  He does not need to shout to be heard and appreciated.  I have never seen such a wide array of music and techniques.  He is very good.

  Strings For Your Heart:                949.589.0209  

   Contact: Catherine Alonzo 

This is a String Quartet.  They have a level of ability that surpasses the typical entertainment group.  They are professional in dress, attitude and play list.  This is the kind of music that you can relax with, have a good meal and enjoy your friends and family in a good conversation.  It is wonderful background music for the sophisticated, "Black Tie" events.  They play flawlessly.  Baroque and Classical.  Up-tempo and slow melodies.  Very experienced, friendly and adaptable.

  Harmonia Baroque Players:           714.970.8545 

   Contact: Maria Frankl 

Chamber Ensemble for all occasions.  Soloists, Duos, Trios, Quartets and Quintets.  Baroque, Classical, Pop tunes with a large variety of musical instruments.  Festive chamber music for both corporate and private parties.  Delicious and very enjoyable.  Relaxing.  Great for the best Grand Entrance and Bridal walkin.

  Misty Isle Pipe Band:                      310.951.4302 

                                                                         310.539.4302  

  Contact: Tom Reoch 

This Bag Pipe music goes directly to your soul.  It grabs your historical sense and is very emotional.  The piper does the official walk-in ahead of the bridal party or the corporate executive.  Very much a grabber of attention.  Drama.  Effective.  Ceremonial.  Wonderful.  I have done both weddings and corporate events with this Pipe Major. 

  Rachel Purcell, Harpist:                   562.691.1852 

   Contact: Rachel Purcell 

Beautiful, romantic music.  Perfect for the walk-in and the wedding event.  She has done a wonderful job with background music for luncheons and sophisticated dinners.  She is professional, bright and very serious about her music.

  Simon and Simon:                                 626.792.5368 

   Contact: Brenda Simon 

This is a husband/wife team.  She plays the keyboard and he plays the guitar.  Very upbeat. alive, energetic.  They are professional entertainers.  Romantic ballads, love songs, mood music, country and pop.  Great afternoon, early evening background music for great dinner background ambiance.  They have their own CD's.

  Blair Silver & Company:                   310.546.4669  

I have done a number of Bat and Bar Mitzvahs with this professionally attired group.  They lead kid dances, have toys, use jokes, provide energy and successfully direct the entire reception.  They are very workable with my shooting schedules and enjoy what they do for the kids.  The kids love them.   

  The Party Favers:                              888.341.3043 

   Contact: Scott Faver 

I first experienced Scott at a huge wedding at the Anaheim Marriott.  He is the best, most professional, most corporate, most fun Master of Ceremonies that I have ever seen.  He has also done both large and small Bar and Bat Mitzvahs with me.  He is the epitome of what a Disney-trained, calm, content, entertaining, in control, flexible MC should be.  Full, very complete digital system, wireless mics, fun games, good rapport with his audience and works well with either kids or adults.  He is corporate material, like someone you would see on TV or in front of a huge audience.  He is not over-bearing.

Bakeries and Caterers

  French's:                                                   949.642.0571 

  Contact: Dianne and Jerry French 

They did the cake for our wedding reception, 27 years ago.  Their stuff is so good tasting, you may want to order two cakes, just so that you will have something for yourselves.  Uuuummmm good.  Fantastic, classic, traditional, new wave and full of bling, if you wish.  On time and sincere.

  The Great Dane Baking Company:                   

                                                                         714.842.1130  

   Contact: Eve Lunt 

Intricate floral and tiny detail work.  beautiful colors and so good.  On time and professional.

  Mrs. Beasley's Cakes:                     310.668.2407   

  Contact: Sarah Junkin 

Renowned, exquisite, colorful and very tasty.  From huge sheet cakes to layered cakes with a variety of styles.  Make sure that you get a piece.

  Rossmoor Pastries:                            562.498.2253 

  Contact: Charlotte Marie 

Great tasting.  Detailed, fine artistry, great tasting.  Beautiful sheet cakes to huge, multi-layered cakes.  They spend an inordinate amount of time doing the fine details. 

  Creative Cakery:                                310.792.0232  

Get a load of this.  They make individually decorated, sliced BUNDT cakes.  Each one is a masterpiece.  Put one on each table as the center piece and watch them disappear.  You will not have to pay the hotel cutting charges.  Banana, chocolate, carrot... their list is endless.

  Marshall's Bodacious BBQ:           805.650.0650   

  Contact: Marshall 

They use huge BBQ trailers.  Man!  The smell of BBQ is fantastic.  Your guests will line up and wait for it to be done.  Any style food and vegetable can be BBQ'd.  Even the desserts.  They cover all of Southern California.  I have done weddings and corporate events with them.